US2007063588A1PendingUtilityA1

Method and apparatus for storing and protecting conduit

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Mar 3, 2004Filed: Feb 28, 2005Published: Mar 22, 2007
Est. expiryMar 3, 2024(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Paul Stoeppelwerth
B65H 75/16H01R 25/006H01R 13/6397H01R 13/533H01R 13/72
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Abstract

Taught herein is a manifold ( 10 ) for housing and outlet ( 24 ) and related conduit ( 19 ). The manifold ( 10 ) provides a means for gathering, storing and protecting excess conduit associated with the outlet and the conduit connected to the outlet ( 16 ). The manifold includes conduit apertures ( 15 ) to allow conduit to ingress and egress the manifold. The manifold may also include ventilation apertures ( 18 ) to allow airflow. The manifold may ( 10 ) be a clam-shell style housing, with hingedly attached top and bottom portions ( 12, 14 ). Additionally, the manifold may be made of a fire-resistant material and may include a locking device ( 22 ) to secure the manifold in a closed condition. The present invention also teaches the method of gathering, storing and protecting an outlet and related excess conduit within a ventilated manifold.

Claims

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       15 . A portable power outlet protection system, comprising: 
 a manifold comprising a first portion and a second portion;    means for securing said portions in a closed position;    at least one power outlet positioned within said manifold; and wherein at least a part of said manifold is constructed of fire-resistant material.    
   
   
       16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein said manifold further comprises means for skid-resistance.  
   
   
       17 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein said manifold further comprises at least one ventilation aperture.  
   
   
       18 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein said manifold further comprises at least one conduit aperture.  
   
   
       19 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising means for gathering and storing electrical cord within said manifold.  
   
   
       20 . The system of  claim 15 , further comprising means for attaching said outlet to the interior of said manifold.  
   
   
       21 . A portable power outlet protection system, comprising: 
 a manifold comprising a first portion and a second portion;    at least one power outlet located within said manifold;    a child-resistant means for securing said portions in a closed position; and wherein at least a part of said manifold is constructed of fire resistant material.    
   
   
       22 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein said manifold further comprises means for skid-resistance.  
   
   
       23 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein said manifold further comprises at least one ventilation aperture.  
   
   
       24 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein said manifold further comprises at least one conduit aperture.  
   
   
       25 . The system of  claim 21 , further comprising means for gathering and storing electrical cord within said manifold.  
   
   
       26 . The system of  claim 21 , further comprising means for attaching said outlet to an interior surface of said manifold.  
   
   
       27 . A method for protecting a portable power strip, comprising the steps of: acquiring a manifold having: 
 a first portion;    a second portion releasably attached to said first portion wherein said portions define an interior; and    a power strip with surge protection located within said interior; wherein at least a part of said manifold is constructed of fire-resistant material; and plugging at least one electrical cord into said power outlet.    
   
   
       28 . The method of  claim 27 , further comprising the step of providing a child-resistant means for securing said portions in a closed position.  
   
   
       29 . A portable power outlet protection system, comprising: 
 a manifold comprising a first portion and a second portion;    at least one power outlet located within said manifold; and, a child-resistant means for securing said portions in a closed position.    
   
   
       30 . The system of  claim 29 , further comprising means for gathering and storing electrical cord within said manifold.  
   
   
       31 . The system of  claim 29 , wherein said manifold further comprises means for skid-resistance.

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